National News

Ban military recruiters from schools

In a policy statement issued October 30, 2012, the American Public Health Association is recommending that young people delay entry into the Armed Forces until full adulthood and, for this reason, they oppose military recruitment in elementary and secondary schools. Largely the basis of their position has to do with adolescents' inability to make wise choices that have lifelong implications. In the policy statement they cite numerous studies that show the adolescent brain isn't developed to the point that it can make these types of decisions. Link to the full article here.

We hosted a forum and panel discussion in September. Link to a report here.

US Deaths Hit 2000

As the death toll of US soldiers in Afghanistan hits 2,000, it barely makes a mention in the press. Link to this NBC report for details. The 2,000th soldier to be killed was a 21 year old from North Carolina. Click here for a profile.